Autism Alliance of Northeastern NY

06/15/2026

Thank you so much to everyone that came to our board game night tonight! Excited to see you all at the next one on July 27th! ♟️ 🃏

06/10/2026

🌟 Exciting New Resource for North Country Families! 🌟

We’re thrilled to help spread the word about an incredible opportunity made possible through a grant awarded to the Au Sable Forks Free Library!

Through this grant, North Country families can access FREE social skills and friendship-building resources, including:

📚 How to Make and Keep Friends Book Collection
25 complete book sets available for local families.

💻 Teen Social Skills Groups
Four sponsored spots for teens ages 13–17 to participate in weekly virtual social skills groups for six months.

🤝 Friendship Reset Scholarships
Five scholarships for adults to participate in a program designed to help build and strengthen friendships.

🎤 Breaking Barriers Parent Seminar
A free virtual seminar focused on helping parents support social connections, friendship skills, and conflict resolution.

These resources are available at no cost to families and provide valuable support for children, teens, adults, and caregivers looking to build confidence and meaningful social connections.

Be sure to check out the information sessions and learn more about how to apply!

06/03/2026

‼️‼️Unfortunately, due to the forecasted rain, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our Ice Cream Social Meetup scheduled for Saturday, June 6. ‼️‼️

We know many families were looking forward to getting together, and we're disappointed too. We hope to reschedule this event at a later date and will share details as soon as they become available.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you at one of our upcoming events!

06/02/2026

🚲 Have you heard about iCan Bike?

This incredible program helps individuals with disabilities learn to ride a conventional two-wheel bicycle in a supportive, encouraging environment. Through five consecutive days of specialized instruction, adaptive equipment, and individualized support, many participants gain the skills and confidence needed to ride independently.

This summer, STRIDE Adaptive Sports is bringing iCan Bike to Tupper Lake from July 6–10, 2026. The program is open to riders ages 8 and up who meet the participation requirements.

Learning to ride a bike is about so much more than recreation. It can build confidence, independence, inclusion, physical fitness, and self-esteem. For many individuals, it’s a milestone that opens the door to greater freedom and participation in their communities.

If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to help your child or loved one learn to ride a bike, this may be a great fit. We love sharing programs like this that empower individuals with disabilities to reach new goals and experience new levels of independence.

For more information and to register, visit:

https://icanshine.org/ican-bike-tupper-lake-ny/?shem=rimspwouoe,

We understand that the vast majority of people with disabilities never have the experience of independently riding a conventional two-wheel bicycle during their lifetime. Research shows that over 80% of people with Autism and 90% of people with Down syndrome never experience this thrill. Defying the...

06/01/2026

A huge thank you to The Pines Tap & Table and everyone who joined us for yesterday's Puzzle Party Fundraiser!

What a fun, creative, and unique way to bring people together while supporting the Autism Alliance. We loved seeing teams work together, share some laughs, and enjoy a little friendly competition along the way.

We are so grateful to The Pines Tap & Table for hosting this event and to everyone who participated, donated, and helped make the day a success. Your support allows us to continue providing programs, resources, and opportunities for autistic individuals and their families throughout our community.

Thank you for making it such a wonderful afternoon!

06/01/2026

05/23/2026

A huge thank you to everyone that came out to our Pokémon Go meetup today in Peru! It was such a fun afternoon filled with walking, catching Pokémon, playing games, and spending time together as a community.

We love being able to create opportunities for connection in a relaxed and welcoming environment, and today was a great reminder of how meaningful those moments can be. Thank you to everyone that joined us, brought their enthusiasm, and helped make the event so enjoyable.

We can’t wait to do it again soon!

05/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for board game night tonight! We always appreciate the opportunity to bring people together for connection, laughter, and a fun evening in a welcoming space.

We’re so grateful for this community and look forward to the next meetup already!

05/15/2026

Join the Autism Alliance of Northeastern New York for a fun afternoon of connection and community at our upcoming Pokémon Go! Meetup on Saturday, May 23rd from 1–3pm at Heyworth Mason Park in Peru, NY!

Participants will have the opportunity to explore the park, play Pokémon Go! alongside others in attendance, enjoy light refreshments, and take part in some fun yard games. Whether you’re a longtime player or just getting started, we’d love to see you there!

Register here: https://forms.gle/PUfi1xZ9wEV5FPJFA